pleural effusion
| Excessive accumulation of fluid in the pleural space. It is seen in a number of diseases, including heart failure, tuberculosis and cancer. |
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| Numerous parameters other than Light's criteria exist for PF analysis with similar efficacy in distinguishing transudates and exudates. |
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